Symbol WS5120 Wireless Switch on an IBM eServer BladeCenter integrates all of the functionality of Symbol's next generation LAN or WLAN architecture

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Symbol WS5120 Wireless Switch

High Performance Wireless LAN on an IBM eServer™ BladeCenter®
The Symbol WS5120 Wireless Switch from Symbol Technologies integrates all the functionality of Symbol’s next-generation wireless LAN (WLAN) architecture on an IBM eServer BladeCenter, delivering a new level of simplicity and cost-efficiency to wireless networking. This elegant platform combines the separate components traditionally required to deploy a wireless network — server, wireless switch, Ethernet switches, wireless security and applications, and more — into a single, simple plug-and-play device. For retailers and distribution centers to hospitals, banks, factories and more, the Symbol WS5120 delivers high enterprise-level WLAN performance, exceptionally low implementation and management requirements — and a low total cost of ownership.

Rapid implementation and return on investment with plug and play high performance WLAN
The Symbol WS5120 Wireless Switch from Symbol Technologies integrates all the functionality of Symbol’s next-generation wireless LAN (WLAN) architecture on an IBM eServer BladeCenter, delivering a new level of simplicity and cost-efficiency to wireless networking. This elegant platform combines the separate components traditionally required to deploy a wireless network — server, wireless switch, Ethernet switches, wireless security and applications, and more — into a single, simple plug-and-play device. By simply sliding the Symbol WS5120 into the IBM eServer BladeCenter chassis, enterprises with large distributed locations can quickly deploy a powerful WLAN server that delivers extremely scalable, secure and reliable wireless connectivity for mobile workers. For retailers and distribution centers to hospitals, banks, factories and more, the Symbol WS5120 delivers high enterprise-level WLAN performance, exceptionally low implementation and management requirements — and a low total cost of ownership.

Maximum performance and scalability at a lower cost
Features and functionality are centralized in the WS5120 and distributed to low-cost thin Access Ports that are easily upgraded and centrally managed, significantly reducing the capital and operational costs associated with first generation wireless networking. Adding capacity is as easy as adding up to 48 Access Ports per Symbol WS5120, or simply sliding another Symbol WS5120 into the chassis. And Symbol’s unique mobility features ensure peak wireless performance, delivering the continuous and reliable wireless connection users need to remain up and running — and productive.

Superior wired and wireless network integration
The Symbol WS5120 leverages standard multi-layer networking principles, offering an overlay architecture that enables superior integration with the wired network. Instead of the stand-alone ad-hoc approach of first generation WLANs, the Symbol WS5120 preserves network integrity, extending wired network levels of predictable high availability and redundancy to the wireless LAN.

End-to-end layered wireless security
The Symbol WS5120 delivers unmatched WLAN security. This single point of entry greatly enhances protection for the wired network. And the Symbol WS5120 offers the broadest selection of security options to meet the unique needs of each application, including WPA, WPA2, Integrated AAA Server, and Rogue AP detection.

Symbol WS5120 Features and Benefits

Secure architecture: A single point of entry
Easy to secure; delivers maximum network protection

Security with mobility: 802.11i, WPA2 and Symbol's unique mobility features
Highest level of data and network protection without sacrificing wireless performance

IBM eServer BladeCenter compatibility: plug-and-play combination server, wireless switch, security, and more
Rapid implementation, superior integration with wired network, fewer components to purchase and manage

Encryption: WEP, WPA-TKIP, KeyGuardTM MCM and WPA2
Ensures privacy of data during transmission

Authentication: Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X, Kerberos and Integrated AAA / RADIUS Server
Ensures that only authorized users are granted access to your network

Upgradeable to support new 802.11 standards and features, including radios, mobility, security, and QoS
Outstanding investment protection, faster ROI and lower TCO; eliminates forklift upgrade to support new standards or expand infrastructure

Automatic Channel Selection (ACS): Automatic selection of the best channel based on noise and signal properties
Reduces installation costs by eliminating the need for manual configuration of Access Ports

Load Balancing and Pre-emptive Roaming
Ensures devices roam before connection quality erodes

Per Device Bandwidth Allocation: Weighted Fair Queuing; Power Save Protocol and more
Ensures performance quality for all applications, even when network is congested

Virtual AP: “Wireless Virtual VLAN” support
Ensures broadcast traffic reaches only intended devices; saves battery life; improves network security

Radio support: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz frequencies, direct sequence, OFDM encoding techniques and 802.11a/b/g
Broadest and most flexible radio support; ability to accommodate new coverage, radio types, channels and spectrum

Symbol WS5120 Specifications

Packet Forwarding
802.1D-1999 Ethernet Bridging; 802.11-.802.3 Bridging; 802.1Q VLAN Tagging & Trunking; Proxy ARP; IP packet steering-redirection

Wireless Networking

Wireless LAN
Supports 32 WLANs; Multi-ESS/BSSID traffic segmentation; VLAN to ESSID mapping; Power Save Protocol Polling; Pre-emptive Roaming; congestion control with bandwidth allocation

Access Port Radios
Supports 1-48 Access Ports; automatic Access Port adoption with ACLs; Access Port load balancing; AP-4131 (no longer available - check on replacement product) Conversion

Supported Access
Access Ports — AP100 (802.11b); AP300 (802.11a/b/g ready)
Access Points —AP4131 (no longer available - check on replacement product)

Radio and Frequency
Automatic Channel Select (ACS); Transmit Power Control
Management: (TPC); Country Code based RF Configuration; 802.11b –
3 Non-overlapping channels; 802.11a—11 Non-overlapping
channels; 802.11g—3 Non-overlapping channels (ready)

Network Security

Packet Filtering
L2/3/4 Packet Analysis

Authentication
Access Control Lists (ACLS); Pre-Shared Keys (PSK); 802.1x/
Mechanisms: EAP—Transport Layer Security (TLS), Tunneled Transport
Layer Security (TTLS), Protected EAP (PEAP); Kerberos

Transport Encryption
WEP 40/128 (RC4), KeyGuard, WPA — TKIP, WPA2 (AES)

Key Exchange and Management
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP); Kerberos

Optimized Wireless QoS

Per Device Weighted
8 queues per device; bandwidth management controls

Fair Queuing
Power Save Protocol (PSP) integration

RF Priority
802.11 traffic prioritization and precedence; SpectraLink Voice Prioritization

Classification and Marking
Layer 1-4 packet classification; 802.1p VLAN priority; DiffServ/TOS

System Resiliency and Redundancy
Redundant warm-standby switch; Access Port load balancing; hardware and software based watchdog timer; NIC level redundancy

Management
Command Line Interface (Serial, Telnet); secure web based GUI (SSL); Telnet server; SNMP v1/v2/v3; SNMP traps—40+ user configurable options; Syslog; TFTP client; Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP); text-based switch configuration Files; DHCP (client/server/relay, switch auto-configuration with DHCP options); authentication (Radius client, Kerberos authentication server); MIBs (MIB-II, Etherstats, Wireless Switch specific monitoring and configuration)

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